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July's Must-See Exhibitions: From Nolde to Forgotten Female Artists

exhibition · 2026-06-30

The Nolde Museum Seebüll presents its 70th annual exhibition, focusing on Emil Nolde's intimate relationship with his immediate surroundings, featuring 37 works shown for the first time. In Berlin, C/O Berlin hosts a comprehensive retrospective of Walter Schels, spanning nearly seven decades, including lesser-known experimental works. The Museum Werdenfels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen highlights forgotten female artists Hermine Biedemann-Arendts, Anna von Schubert, and Gusti Knight-Stinnes. In Freiburg, the Haus der Graphischen Sammlung exhibits Marcel van Eeden's work on the true story of Algerian soldier Abdelkader Ben Ladsche, whose skull ended up in the university's anatomical collection. The Fotosommer Stuttgart festival at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart presents 23 winning positions under the motto "Unordnung." A rediscovered still life by Lubin Baugin sold for €440,000 at Vichy Enchères, setting a new record. The PIN-Benefizauktion at the Pinakothek der Moderne features Peter Halley's "Dada Ji" with an estimate of €140,000. Breker auction house in Cologne sold a Hasselblad HK 7 camera from 1941 for €32,000.

Key facts

  • Nolde Museum Seebüll shows 37 works for the first time in its 70th annual exhibition.
  • C/O Berlin presents a retrospective of Walter Schels including experimental works.
  • Museum Werdenfels exhibits forgotten female artists Hermine Biedemann-Arendts, Anna von Schubert, and Gusti Knight-Stinnes.
  • Haus der Graphischen Sammlung in Freiburg shows Marcel van Eeden's work on Abdelkader Ben Ladsche.
  • Fotosommer Stuttgart at Staatsgalerie Stuttgart features 23 winning positions under 'Unordnung'.
  • Lubin Baugin's 'Stillleben mit Financiers' sold for €440,000 at Vichy Enchères on August 16, 2025.
  • PIN-Benefizauktion on November 15 includes Peter Halley's 'Dada Ji' estimated at €140,000.
  • Breker auction house sold a Hasselblad HK 7 camera for €32,000 on September 13.

Entities

Artists

  • Emil Nolde
  • Walter Schels
  • Hermine Biedemann-Arendts
  • Anna von Schubert
  • Gusti Knight-Stinnes
  • Marcel van Eeden
  • Abdelkader Ben Ladsche
  • Lubin Baugin
  • Peter Halley
  • Martin Eberle
  • Valerie Schmidt
  • Jonas Glanz
  • Leon Adam Haas

Institutions

  • Nolde Museum Seebüll
  • C/O Berlin
  • Museum Werdenfels
  • Haus der Graphischen Sammlung
  • Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
  • Vichy Enchères
  • Louvre
  • Sotheby's
  • Pinakothek der Moderne
  • Freunde der Pinakothek der Moderne
  • Breker
  • Hasselblad
  • Universität Freiburg

Locations

  • Seebüll
  • Germany
  • Berlin
  • Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  • Freiburg
  • Stuttgart
  • Vichy
  • France
  • Toulouse
  • New York
  • USA
  • Cologne
  • Göteborg
  • Sweden

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